Monday, March 30, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026Monday, March 30, 2026Monday, March 30, 2026
Qatar medical mission to conduct over 100 surgeries in GuyanaA specialised medical mission from Qatar is in Guyana to conduct more than 100 surgeries on both pediatric and adult patients over the next few days. The team will also…
Maternal deaths at GPHC linked to referrals from private hospitals – RambarranWhile there has been a slight increase in maternal deaths recorded at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for the year thus far, majority of the cases involved patients referred…
Cancer Institute launches affordable screening to save livesBreast cancer remains the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Guyana, accounting for nearly 30% of cases diagnosed in 2023 and more than 17%…
Over 9,700 Guyanese received medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five yearsMore than 9,700 Guyanese patients have received life-saving medical assistance worth $4.2 billion over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Health, as the country intensifies its fight…
Electric shock therapy now available for mental health patients in GuyanaThe Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in collaboration with the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health (USA), officially inaugurated Guyana’s first dedicated Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Clinic on September 19,…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance expanding overseas healthcare access with new partnershipHand-in-Hand Insurance Company, one of Guyana’s oldest and most trusted insurers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joint Independent Providers Association (JIPA) Network to offer policyholders greater access to…
Guyana launches first-ever National ‘Flu Vaccine’ programmeIn a historic step for Guyana’s healthcare system, the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the first National Influenza Vaccine Programme. The initiative, introduced first at the Eccles Health Centre,…
Electronic patient record to be fully operational by mid 2026Guyana’s healthcare sector is undergoing a major digital transformation, with the government rolling out electronic patient health records and online appointment systems to improve efficiency and reduce long waiting times…
Chinese medical team offers free clinic in Linden, strengthening health ties with GuyanaChina’s 20th medical team to Guyana recently held a free clinic and cultural exhibition in the mining town of Linden, deepening long-standing cooperation in health between the two countries. The…
Managers urged to shield workers from rising heat stressEmployers should take action to protect outdoor workers from mounting heat stress, a local environmental health officer has urged, as rising temperatures and longer heatwaves put agriculture, fisheries and construction…
Seven Guyanese doctors head to China for training with CNOOC supportSeven Guyanese doctors have been awarded scholarships to pursue clinical and technical training in China, as part of an exchange Health Personnel Training Programme designed to strengthen Guyana’s healthcare system.…
Guyana’s vet care being revolutionised with digital & AI technologiesIn a major leap for veterinary medicine in Guyana, Dr. Nardeo Bassoodeo, the head of Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital, has introduced the use of advanced U.S. digital and AI technologies…
PAHO urges more surveillance for chikungunya, oropouche cases in AmericasThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for reinforcing surveillance, clinical management and vector control to address localized chikungunya outbreaks and the ongoing circulation of the Oropouche virus (OROV)…
Guyana to deploy drones for urgent blood supply nationwide – Pres. AliIn a bold leap into the future of healthcare delivery, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the rollout of a nationwide drone-based blood delivery system that will significantly enhance…
‘The doors to hope’ – Sixth Regional Hospital at No. 75 Village commissionedThe No. 75 Village Regional Hospital is the sixth modern health facility to be commissioned in Guyana in recent months, and the final hospital delivered through partnerships with Chinese enterprises.…
25,000 patients seen at new regional hospitals; over 200 babies deliveredWithin months of opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have seen approximately 25,000 patients. This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali, who spoke on Thursday at the commissioning of…
Region Two will get College of Medical Sciences – Pres. Ali announcesRegion Two has been earmarked as one of the regions to offer the University of Guyana’s (UG) College of Medical Sciences programmes, bringing these medical courses closer to students. President…
Modern healthcare for Essequibo as $6.6B Lima Regional Hospital opensPublic healthcare delivery on the Essequibo Coast is expected to be transformed with the official opening of the $6.6 billion Lima Regional Hospital on Friday. The hospital was constructed by…
